Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
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Indiana PacersPacers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 20 | 35 | 112 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 27 | 32 | 25 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pacers snuck past the Cavaliers 117-112. The breakneck pace played right into Pacers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Pacers; Pacers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.